TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS

The Governing Board recognizes the health hazards associated with smoking and the use of tobacco products, including the breathing of second-hand smoke, and desires to provide a healthy environment for students and staff.

(cf. 4159/4259/4359 - Employee Assistance Programs)
(cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco)
(cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education)
(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)

The Board prohibits the use of tobacco products at any time in district-owned or leased buildings, on district property and in district vehicles. (Health and Safety Code 104420; Labor Code 6404.5; 20 USC 6083)

This prohibition applies to all employees, students and visitors at any instructional program, activity or athletic event.

Smoking or use of any tobacco-related products and disposal of any tobacco-related waste are prohibited within the boundaries of any playground. (Health and Safety Code 104495)

Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
48900 Grounds for suspension/expulsion
48901 Prohibition against tobacco use by students
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
39002 Control of air pollution from nonvehicular sources
104350-104495 Tobacco use prevention
104495 Prohibition of smoking and tobacco waste on playgrounds
LABOR CODE
6404.5 Occupational safety and health: use of tobacco products
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6083 Nonsmoking policy for children's services
PUBLIC LAW 107-110
4111-4117 Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
PERB RULINGS
CSEA #506 and Associated Teachers of Metropolitan Riverside v. Riverside Unified School District (1989) PERB Order #750 (13 PERC 20147)
Eureka Teachers Assn v. Eureka City School District (1992) PERB Order #955 (16 PERC 23168)

Management Resources:
WEB SITES
CDE: http://www.cde.ca.gov
California Department of Health Services: http://www.dhs.ca.gov

ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Policy adopted: November 13, 1990 Lancaster, California
Policy revised: December 14, 1994; September 4, 2002
Business and Non-instructional Operations AR 3513.3(a)

TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS

Notifications

Information about the district's tobacco-free schools policy and enforcement procedures shall be communicated clearly to employees, parents/guardians, students and the community. (Health and Safety Code 104420)

(cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications)

Signs stating "Tobacco use is prohibited" shall be prominently displayed at all entrances to school property. (Health and Safety Code 104420)

The district’s tobacco-free schools policy shall also be announced at athletic events.

Enforcement/Discipline

Any employee or student who violates the district's tobacco-free schools policy shall be asked to refrain from smoking and shall be subject to disciplinary action as appropriate.

(cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)

Any other person who violates the district's policy on tobacco-free schools shall be informed of the district's policy and asked to refrain from smoking. If the person fails to comply with this request, the Superintendent or designee may:

1. Direct the person to leave school property.

2. Request local law enforcement assistance in removing the person from school premises.

3. If the person repeatedly violates the tobacco-free schools policy, prohibit him/her from entering district property for a specified period of time.

(cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders)
(cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions)